Patents by Inventor Stephen M. Zeld

Stephen M. Zeld has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20140338253
    Abstract: A fuel additive composition includes a polyalkenylsuccinimide, a mono or polyfunctional polyisobutene amine, and a carrier oil selected from the group of mineral oils, polyethers, polyetheramines, esters, and combinations thereof. The polyalkenylsuccinimide includes the reaction product of a hydrocarbyl dicarboxylic acid producing reaction intermediate and a nucleophilic reactant. The hydrocarbyl dicarboxylic acid producing reaction intermediate includes the reaction product of a polyolefin comprising C2 to C18 olefin units and having a number average molecular weight (Mn) of about 500 to 5,000 g/mol and a C4 to C10 monounsaturated acid reactant. The hydrocarbyl dicarboxylic acid producing reaction intermediate includes from 0.5 to 10 dicarboxylic acid producing moieties per molecule of the polyolefin. The nucleophilic reactant is selected from the group of amines, alcohols, amino alcohols, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventors: Alfred K. JUNG, Marc WALTER, Ludwig VOELKEL, Peter SCHREYER, Stephen M. ZELD, Alex ATTLESEY, Thomas E. HAYDEN
  • Patent number: 5673733
    Abstract: A removal and refill apparatus for use in removing and/or refilling coolant in an automotive cooling system. The automotive cooling system typically includes a radiator, overflow bottle, engine, water pump, and heater core elements. A method for utilizing the coolant removal and refill apparatus utilizing vacuum and pressure is described for use with the removal and refill apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1997
    Assignee: Ashland, Inc.
    Inventors: David E. Turcotte, John J. Conville, Stephen M. Zeld, Daniel E. Coker, James T. Lyon
  • Patent number: 5649574
    Abstract: A removal and refill apparatus for use in removing and/or refilling coolant in an automotive cooling system. The automotive cooling system typically includes a radiator, overflow bottle, engine, water pump, and heater core elements. A method for utilizing the coolant removal and refill apparatus utilizing vacuum and pressure is described for use with the removal and refill apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 22, 1997
    Assignee: Ashland, Inc.
    Inventors: David E. Turcotte, John J. Conville, Stephen M. Zeld, Daniel E. Coker, James T. Lyon
  • Patent number: 5511590
    Abstract: In an automotive cooling system made up of a radiator, overflow bottle, engine and heater core members, a method of removing spent antifreeze therefrom involves applying air pressure at the highest vertical point of the cooling system members, and draining the antifreeze via the lowest vertical point thereof. A method of refill via the radiator or pressurized overflow bottle involves utilization of a refill element with vacuum and coolant prongs. Simultaneous vacuum and refill of coolant is achieved with the refill element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1996
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: David E. Turcotte, John J. Conville, Stephen M. Zeld, Daniel E. Coker, James T. Lyon